Author Question: A patient in the clinic asks the nurse about available contraceptives. Before responding, the nurse ... (Read 88 times)

RYAN BANYAN · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A patient in the clinic asks the nurse about available contraceptives. Before responding, the nurse must assess: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

1. When menarche occurred.
2. How frequently the patient has intercourse.
3. Whether the patient has a history of thrombophlebitis.
4. What the patient's partner prefers.
5. Whether the patient is in a monogamous relationship.

Question 2

The client at 38 weeks' gestation has been diagnosed with oligohydramnios. Which statement indicates that teaching about the condition has been effective?

1. My gestational diabetes might have caused this problem to develop.
2. When I go into labor, I should come to the hospital right away.
3. This problem was diagnosed with blood and urine tests.
4. Women with this condition usually do not have a cesarean birth.

daiying98 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2,3,5
Rationale 1: The patient's menarche is not a factor to consider when choosing a method of contraception
Rationale 2: A factor to consider when choosing a method of contraception is how frequently the patient has intercourse.
Rationale 3: A factor to consider when choosing a method of contraception is whether the patient has a history of thrombophlebitis or any other condition that would contraindicate use of it.
Rationale 4: The nurse should consider the patient's preferences, not those of the patient's partner.
Rationale 5: A factor to consider when choosing a method of contraception is whether the patient is in a monogamous relationship.

Answer to Question 2

2
Explanation: 2. The incidence of cord compression and resulting fetal distress is high when there is an inadequate amount of amniotic fluid. The client with oligohydramnios should come to the hospital in early labor.